Acontainer of oregano is 17 pounds heavier than a container of peppercorns. their total weight is 253 pounds. the peppercorns will be sold in one-ounce bags. how many bags of peppercorns can be made?

X = oregano, y = peppercorn

x + y = 253
x = y + 17

y + 17 + y = 253
2y + 17 = 253
2y = 253 - 17
2y = 236
y = 236/2
y = 118so there is 118 lbs of peppercorn

and it will be sold in 1 oz bags1 lb = 16 ozso 118 lbs = (118 * 16) = 1888 oz...which will make 1888 one oz bags <==

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